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Disability & Self-Employment: the Highs and Lows

Disability and Self-employment
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For some disabled people, the idea of going into an office from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, might not suit their capabilities or even their character.  

Fortunately, there’s been a real rise in self-employment across Europe, with many disabled people setting up their own businesses, training other workers in disability awareness, creating innovative technologies and designs, leading the way in accessible travel, giving talks at schools and universities across Europe, and even consulting on accessibility on a global scale.  

Pros & Cons of Self-Employment:

Below you’ll find some pros and cons of self-employment, in order to help you decide whether or not it might be for you.

Pros:

Cons:

Self-employment can be so fulfilling, and might be especially beneficial for disabled people who are tired of inaccessible transport to work, daily commutes and a workplace that is not sufficiently catering for their additional requirements.

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